Russia sending North Korea food in return for arms: Seoul defense chief
Seoul’s defence chief Shin Won-sik noted that the North Korean military factories for producing arms for Russia were operating at full capacity.
Experts flay US move to curb exports for Chinese semiconductor firms
While many US companies had already stopped selling to SMIC South, the letters halted millions of dollars worth of shipments of chipmaking materials and parts from at least one…
Cobra Gold war exercises practice response to cyber and space threats
The armed forces of Thailand and the United States on Tuesday kicked off this year’s Cobra Gold military exercise at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong province.
Thailand set to strengthen economic ties with Kazakhstan through new MoU
Highlighting the significance of the upcoming MoU, Jakkapong said it would pave the way for clearer policies and directions in trade and tourism between the two countries.
Vietnam, Japan commit to stronger defence ties in 10th policy dialogue
The two sides agreed to further promote the exchange of all-level delegations and joint work in education-training, defence industry, military medicine, navy, cybersecurity,…
Global attention riveted on China’s diplomacy
Amid mounting global instability and uncertainty, the expectations are high from China, as the second-largest economy and a significant international player, to play its role as…
Families of Japanese abductees ‘not against lifting of Japan’s sanctions against North Korea’ if all abductees return
Tokyo has imposed on Pyongyang its own sanctions — including a total trade embargo and a ban on port calls by North Korean-registered ships — which are separate from the…
‘What’s happened to the human soul?’: Former S’pore president Halimah on Gaza crisis
In a Facebook post, Madam Halimah highlighted the dithering on efforts to reach a ceasefire, stating that “international laws and international bodies are rendered irrelevant”.
Satellite images reveal floating barrier at mouth of disputed atoll in South China Sea
One of the images taken by Maxar Technologies on Feb 22 showed the barrier blocking the mouth of the shoal, where the Chinese coast guard last week claimed to have driven off a…
Rohingyas being forcibly recruited by Myanmar military: Report
The report comes after the UN special rapporteur on the country said that Myanmar's ruling military junta has "doubled down" on civilian attacks while showing signs of becoming…